Senior Benefits Analyst
Location: US, CA, Redlands
Department: HR
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Human Resources
Function: Human Resources

Company profile:
Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do.  Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities and businesses worldwide to save money, lives and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.Carefully managed growth and zero debt give Esri stability that is uncommon in today's volatile business world.  Privately held, we offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and much more.

Job description:
Be part of a team involved in reshaping the way benefits are delivered to Esri employees. We are seeking an experienced benefits professional to play an important role in key projects and day-to-day operations of group benefit programs. You’ll provide customer support on complex employee issues to ensure excellent customer service and will also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in benefit plan design and operation, project management, vendor management, and data and process analysis. Specifically…Oversee daily benefit plan administration including but not limited to medical, dental, prescription plan, life insurance, AD&amp;D, and LTD enrollments and changes; COBRA process; retirement plan administrative processes; and leave of absence administrationApply continuous improvement philosophy to processes to improve administration, reduce costs, and increase efficiencyEnsure compliance with applicable government regulationsAnalyze data to determine underlying drivers of benefits claims expense in support of short- and long-range expense managementDesign and manage company/vendor data interchanges; resolve issues as neededPrepare budget projections for all health and welfare and retirement budgets to support corporate objectivesLead or support benefit plan audit workContribute to successful implementation of global benefits implementation and design changesManage vendor relationshipsProvide excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Requirements:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s in business administration, human resources, accounting, or related fieldEXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience in a benefits analyst or leadship role, with experience supervising and leading a teamStrong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of health and welfare and retirement plan designs and administrationAbility to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlinesKnowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations and filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers compensation, Medicare and Social Security, and DOLProven ability to work effectively in a team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication and organizational skillsProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)

Benefits:
Our culture is anything but corporate—we have a collaborative, creative environment; phone directories organized by first name; a relaxed dress code; and open-door policies. A Place to ThrivePassionate people who strive to make a differenceCasual dress codeFlexible work schedulesSupport for continuing education College-Like CampusA network of buildings amid lush landscaping and numerous outdoor patio areasOn-site café including a Starbucks coffee bar and lounge areaFitness center available 24/7Comprehensive reference library and GIS bibliographyState-of-the-art conference center to host staff and guest speakers Green InitiativesSolar rooftop panels reduce carbon emissionsElectric vehicles provide on-campus transportationHundreds of trees reduce the cost of cooling buildingsIncentives for employees who walk, bike, or carpool to workCalifornia-grown produce available for purchase in Esri Café